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Cole Strieter

Bay City,MI

Summary

Results-driven Sports Management professional and former collegiate football team captain with proven experience in athletic facility administration, community sports programming, and event operations. Skilled in schedule organization, program leadership, and public engagement to drive community participation and operational excellence.

Work History

Sports Recreation Coordinator

City of Alma
Alma, MI
2025 - 2026
  • Plan and administer 4 adult sports leagues (volleyball, pickleball, disc golf, softball) and community events, engaging over 500 annual participants and spectators.
  • Recruit and hire specialized fitness instructors for a free community fitness series, coaches for the pickleball league, and staff for a free Gratiot County youth day camp.
  • Manage facility allocations, seasonal scheduling, official assignments, field maintenance logistics, and equipment inventory across city park venues.
  • Direct public communications, digital marketing, and local business/restaurant partnerships to drive event involvement and sponsorship opportunities.

Facility & Program Lead

Action Sports Center
South Lyon, MI
2024 - 2025
  • Managed day-to-day athletic facility operations, enforced safety protocols, and ensured optimal playing conditions to promote athlete safety and performance.
  • Designed and executed multi-sport day camp curricula for youth (ages 5–11), driving skill development, teamwork, and high retention.
  • Handled administrative tasks and customer service, streamlined registration processes to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for athletes and coaches, supporting skill development and consistent training practices across multiple sports.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Sports Management

Alma College
Alma, MI
04-2026

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Event logistics management
  • Program development
  • Budget management
  • Program evaluation
  • Community engagement
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Adaptability
  • Communication skills

References

References

Jason Polmanteer

(269)420-2153

polmanteerjl@alma.edu

Dr. Matthew Schmidt

(989)225-4240

schidtm@bangorschools.org

Scott Duncan

(616)299-2685

scott@actionsportsmi.com

Timeline

Sports Recreation Coordinator

City of Alma
2025 - 2026

Facility & Program Lead

Action Sports Center
2024 - 2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Sports Management

Alma College
Cole Strieter